The Comisión Nacional de Energía Eléctrica (CNEE), in line with the country’s General Electricity Law, has completed its quarterly review of the actual costs incurred in the purchase of capacity and electricity by distribution companies EEGSA, DEOCSA and DEORSA during October, November and December 2025. Following this technical assessment, the regulator approved adjustments to end-user distribution tariffs that will apply to regulated customers from 1 February to 30 April 2026.
Tariff performance reflects technical and economic factors inherent to the operation of Guatemala’s power system. October recorded the highest level of hydropower generation; however, output declined progressively in November and December due to the seasonal transition from the rainy to the dry period. This shortfall was offset by increased thermal generation, ensuring continuity of electricity supply. International fuel price movements, broader macroeconomic conditions and the structure of existing power supply contracts for each distributor also influenced the final tariff outcome.
Social Tariff: broad coverage, stable prices
The Social Tariff, which benefits approximately 3.8 million Guatemalan households—around 94% of total electricity users nationwide—shows overall stability for the February–April 2026 quarter.
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DEOCSA and DEORSA apply a 0.5% reduction, setting tariffs at GTQ 2.05/kWh and GTQ 1.98/kWh, respectively.
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EEGSA maintains its tariff unchanged at GTQ 1.42/kWh.
Consumers whose electricity consumption remains within the thresholds defined by INDE (National Electrification Institute) continue to receive the government-funded subsidy, which supports more than 2.2 million families each month.
Non-Social Tariff: moderate variations
For the Non-Social Tariff, applicable to roughly 300,000 users (around 6% of national customers), adjustments are also limited:
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DEOCSA records a 0.7% decrease.
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DEORSA applies a 0.5% reduction.
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EEGSA reports no changes in this category.
According to the CNEE, these variations stem from the specific contractual arrangements and supply conditions of each distribution company.
The regulator emphasised that this quarterly adjustment underscores the maturity and resilience of Guatemala’s electricity sector, where technical regulation and a diversified generation mix—combining hydropower and thermal sources—have helped deliver stable and predictable electricity tariffs for regulated consumers in recent years.
